Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding

While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."

Iconic Log Ride at State Fair of Texas set for final splash in 2025

The beloved Log Ride at the State Fair of Texas will close permanently after its final run during the 2025 season, marking the end of its 40-year history.

Dallas County makes dramatic changes at juvenile detention center

The Dallas County Juvenile Director said he’s made changes after a state investigation found problems with how the detention center was being run, how juveniles were being treated and neglected, and even the condition of the building itself.

Dallas City Council considers fate of controversial cell tower on Irving border

A Dallas City Council decision is pending on a proposed 200-foot cell tower on Dallas property, facing opposition from nearby Irving residents who argue it is too close to their homes and violates separation standards.

These Texas GOP reps could be banned from 2026 election

The Republicans are accused of acting against GOP values during the regular session, including supporting Speaker Dustin Burrows' successful bipartisan run against the party's favored candidate.

Dallas Police seize 162 kilograms of meth, $100k cash in major drug bust

Dallas Police, acting on a community tip, made a major drug seizure of 162 kilograms of meth, cash, and a handgun during a traffic stop in West Oak Cliff, leading to one detention.

2 young Johnson County brothers drown in Brazos River

Two children, ages 4 and 7, drowned in the Brazos River Tuesday evening, according to Johnson County Sheriff's deputies.

Dallas Police seize 14 firearms, $8K cash, and large drug stash; 2 gang members arrested

Dallas police arrested two documented gang members, seizing 14 firearms and a large quantity of controlled substances, after an investigation into an August aggravated assault.

Texas man gets 50 years for striking officer, leading 120 mph chase in drug bust

A Texas man who struck a police officer with his vehicle during a drug bust and led authorities on a high-speed chase was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday after a jury found him guilty on two felony charges.

Woman killed outside Dallas PetSmart after argument over not saying 'thank you'

An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.

Report: DART train murder suspect was wearing Jason-style hockey mask

Documents reveal new details about the man who was arrested for the second murder on a Dallas Area Rapid Transit train in less than a week.

CBP officers seize more than $4.4 million in cocaine at Texas-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine valued at more than $4.4 million hidden within a tractor trailer.

Speeding driver arrested for intoxication assault after hitting barrier, flipping car

Three people were hospitalized, and a driver was arrested for intoxication assault Tuesday night after a speeding car flipped upon hitting a construction barrier.

New evidence emerges in Robert Roberson's Texas death row case

In a new interview, allegations came to light that the judge who presided over Roberson's trial had previously given family members permission to take Roberson's daughter off life support.

Wall smashed as Deep Ellum bakery burglar bypasses alarm to snatch safe

A Deep Ellum bakery was burglarized for the second time in a week when a thief bypassed the alarm by breaking through the drywall of an adjacent construction suite to steal a safe.

Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement

Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.